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East of England: Farming delivers big appetite for British food, survey shows More local food please, we’re British – that’s the strong message from people across the East of England as the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) launches a major new campaign to highlight farming’s contribution to the British economy. www.eadt.co.uk
UK food revolution begun Maybe you should think of yourself as a revolutionary. www.newsobserver.com
Bury St Edmunds: Top restaurant wins prestigious Which Good Food Guide’s East England Restaurant of the Year Award. ONE of the best known resturants in Suffolk is celebrating today after winning the coveted The Which Good Food Guide’s East England Restaurant of the Year Award. www.eadt.co.uk
NHS hospital food 'will improve' Health Secretary Andrew Lansley insists the quality of hospital food in England will improve, after criticism of the nutritional value of meals currently offered. www.bbc.co.uk
Join the Food Revolution According to the World Health Organization, global obesity rates have more than doubled since 1980. For the first time in history, being overweight is killing more people than being underweight. At least 2.8 million adults around the world die each year from being overweight or obese. And yet, obesity is preventable. ca.news.yahoo.com
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day Inspires Millions Worldwide to Stand Up for Real Food LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jamie Oliver Food Foundation launches its first-ever Food Revolution Day this Saturday, May 19 to inspire, educate, and empower people everywhere to stand ... finance.yahoo.com
Food fat tax would have to be 20 percent OXFORD, England, May 18 (UPI) -- Taxes on unhealthy food might improve health, but the tax would need to be at least 20 percent to have a significant effect, British researchers said. www.upi.com
Home truths about food as shoppers say they want local produce More local food please, we’re British – that’s the strong message from people across the East of England as the NFU launches a major new campaign to highlight farming’s contribution to the British economy. A new survey shows that: www.lutontoday.co.uk
Home for food artisans takes shape THE East Anglian Daily Times has been given a sneak preview of a new artisan food producer ‘hub’ taking shape in Suffolk. www.eadt.co.uk
Freakiest Food Fests The famous La Tomatina festival is the epic tomato-launching battle ensues until 100 tons of tomato guts covers the Spanish town. Reuters www.foxnews.com
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